Blogs and articles

Blogs and articles

Stories and features on what's happening at Hydro Ottawa, in our industry and in our community. Visit often to get the latest.

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Fall into energy efficiency with our favourite seasonal tips

  The chapter is closing on summer 2023 and with it comes the long-awaited seasonal…
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Starting in STEM and skilled trades: Career paths for success

  Another school year has started and kids of all ages will begin or continue exploring…
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Back to school

Powering up for school (A guide to energy savings)

  The end of the summer season is bittersweet, as families across our nation’s capital…
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Mastering the art and science of tree trimming

  The recent summer storms that have swept through Ottawa serve as a testament to the…
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Gone in a flash: Summer 2023 brings intense lightning activity

  You’re not imagining it - lightning activity has been off the charts this summer.…
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Summertime safety

  School’s out and summer’s in! With the warmer weather, chances are you and your family will be spending more and more time enjoying…
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Ways to stay charged up while on your next summer vacation

  Preparing for an exciting summer vacation? While you’re making a list and checking it twice, loading the car with all the suitcases…
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Beat the heat and stay cool this summer

  Summer is in full swing and the World Meteorological Organization is predicting a surge in global temperatures throughout the…
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Waterworld: Ottawa’s growing hydroelectric power

Hydropower is the dominant source of renewable energy in Canada, powering six out of ten homes and businesses.  Because Canada is a…
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Conserve energy or be more energy efficient?

In May’s Electrifying a pan-Canadian electricity grid blog, we learned the Government of Canada is taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (…
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